Melanie sees Dr. Pears yearly for her well woman exam. Once she becomes pregnant, however, Dr. Pears refers her to Dr. Dewey. Why?
a. Dr. Pears is an enterologist, specializing in reproductive internal organs; Dr. Dewey is a gynecologist, a more appropriate choice for pregnancy and birth.
b. Dr. Pears specializes in urology; Dr. Dewey is the pediatrician who will monitor the pregnancy and deliver Melanie's baby.
c. Dr. Pears specializes in gynecology, focusing on disorders of the female anatomy; Dr. Dewey is an obstetrician, an expert in childbirth and labor.
d. Dr. Pears is a gerontologist, specializing in treatment of the female genitalia; Dr. Dewey is a neonatologist, specializing in pregnancy and childbirth.